Sigur Rós’s KVEIKUR
Call the genre whatever you want (art-rock, post-rock, experimental, ambient, downright tasty), Iceland’s Sigur Rós is one of the best bands of the current generation. Big claim, I know, but […]
The National’s TROUBLE WILL FIND ME
The National is in the middle of a hot streak. Don’t get me wrong, all of their albums are worth a listen if you enjoy contemporary alternative rock (or whatever […]
Vampire Weekend’s MODERN VAMPIRES OF THE CITY
If you’re reading reviews about Vampire Weekend’s third album, Modern Vampires of the City, you are gonna hear the word “mature” over and over. The band has (intentionally?) cultivated a […]
Review of Jon Ronson’s THE PSYCHOPATH TEST
There’s something that annoys me about journalists who ultimately make the story about themselves. We see it a lot with Michael Moore or Morgan Spurlock: both of these documentarians try […]
In Inglorious Basterds, The Nazi’s Aren’t the Bad Guys. You Are.
When Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds came out in 2009, it took a while for people to really catch on. What was this movie? What did it want to be? It seems […]
Deerhunter’s MONOMANIA
SHORT STORY: Monomania is a great record. The band maintains a delicate balance of experimentation and accessibility. A must-own if you liked their previous record. LONGER STORY: I’ll just […]
Track Review: The Future of the Left’s “Notes on Achieving Orbit”
When The Future of the Left released The Plot Against Common Sense in 2012, it was a nice slap in the face to start the summer. The band hovers around punk, […]
